Welcome to Turtle Jump, the video game podcast of your heart and ours! We talk games, industry news, and in depth discussions of hot topics in gaming. In this episode we put on our speculation hats and rouse up some theories about how Nintendo might use amiibo, their new NFC-enabled figurine line set to launch in the fall. We know that Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, Mario Kart 8, Captain Toad, and many more titles will take advantage of the figures, and 3DS support will not be far behind. How else might Nintendo exploit the potential of this new product? We offer our thoughts on Pokemon, inter-game functionality, and more.

Welcome to the Turtle Jump Podcast: the video game podcast of your hearts and ours! This week on TJ, the guys take you on the third and FINAL portion of our journey through a mystical land in this homemade D&D campaign, "The Hammer of Moradin." Dungeons and Dragons is one of the oldest games around, not to mention that it is considered the father of basically all RPG video games. There may be some more D&D content headed your way very soon. If you'd be interested in hearing some more campaigns and games by the two of us, let us know at...

Welcome to Turtle Jump, the video game podcast of your heart and ours! We talk games, industry news, and in depth discussions of hot topics in gaming. In this episode we grab our shovels and take off for adventure with Shovel Knight by Yacht Club Games! When the evil Enchantress and her knights in the Order of No Quarter take over the realm, Shovel Knight endeavors to stop their villainy and save his friend Shield Knight. Along the way he faces challenging platforming, dangerous enemies, tough bosses, and occasional puzzles. The whole game is coated with a robust NES asthetic. Shovel Knight is available now on the PC, Wii U, and 3DS.

Welcome to Turtle Jump, the video game podcast of your heart and ours! We talk games, industry news, and in depth discussions of hot topics in gaming. In this episode: Mario Kart 8! New to the Wii U, Nintendo's favorite plumber and his posse gather together to race for glory on the banana peel strewn roads of the Mushroom Kingdom, and beyond!